Modern extended stays in Upper Kirby.
Walkable mid-rises and townhomes between River Oaks and Greenway Plaza — one of Houston's most central inner-loop neighborhoods.
Why stay in Upper Kirby.
Upper Kirby is Houston's answer to a modern inner-loop lifestyle stay. Mid-rise apartments, townhomes, and a lively dining scene along Kirby Drive, with River Oaks to the west, Greenway Plaza to the south, and The Galleria a short drive away.
It's our favorite match for corporate travelers who want to be central without living in a Galleria tower, and for solo relocations who want walkable dining on the weekend.
Best for
- Corporate stays
- Solo relocations
- Consultants
Highlights
- Central inner-loop location with easy 59/69 and 610 access
- Walkable dining and retail along Kirby Drive
- 10 minutes to downtown, Galleria, or the Med Center
- Modern mid-rise and townhome inventory
- Popular with solo corporate travelers and consultants
- Close to Greenway Plaza office corridor
What's nearby in Upper Kirby
The destinations our guests ask about most.
Greenway Plaza
Office corridor — ~5 min
River Oaks District
~5 min drive
The Galleria
~10 min drive
Downtown Houston
~10 min drive
Texas Medical Center
~10 min drive
Upper Kirby FAQs
- Is Upper Kirby walkable?
- Partially — Kirby Drive itself is very walkable for dining and shops, and many residential blocks are pleasant to walk. It's not a dense pedestrian grid like Montrose, but it's far more walkable than a Galleria tower.
- Who usually stays in Upper Kirby?
- A lot of solo corporate travelers, consultants assigned to Greenway Plaza clients, and relocating professionals who want to be central before committing to a suburb.
- How close is Upper Kirby to downtown?
- About a 10-minute drive outside rush hour. It's one of the more balanced commutes in Houston — downtown, Galleria, and TMC are all roughly the same distance.
Ready to find a home in Upper Kirby?
Browse our Upper Kirbyrentals or call — we'll match you to the right home for your stay.